Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Exports Expected to Exceed USD 10 Billion Mark（Sep 14）
Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Exports Expected to Exceed USD 10 Billion Mark
In the first eight months of 2026, Vietnam's fruit and vegetable export value reached USD 6.02 billion, a year-on-year increase of 24.9%. If product quality can be maintained and traceability management is properly implemented, the annual export value is expected to exceed the USD 10 billion mark.
Fruit and Vegetable Exports See Explosive Growth
In the first eight months of 2026, Vietnam's agricultural, forestry, and fishery product export value reached nearly USD 49.31 billion, up 7% year-on-year. Among these, fruit and vegetable exports performed outstandingly, reaching USD 6.02 billion, a year-on-year increase of 24.9%; August alone saw approximately USD 1.24 billion.
Dang Phuoc Nguyen, Deputy Secretary-General of the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association, estimates that Vietnam's fruit and vegetable export value in 2026 could reach USD 9.5 to 10 billion.
He stated that fruit and vegetable exports are expected to see an explosive period in September and October, with monthly export value potentially exceeding USD 1 billion. Among these, durian exports have the largest growth potential this year, with export value expected to reach USD 4 to 4.5 billion, accounting for approximately 40% to 45% of Vietnam's total fruit and vegetable exports.
From a market perspective, China continues to be Vietnam's largest fruit and vegetable export market, accounting for 58.9% of total fruit and vegetable exports. The United States ranks second at 7.6%, and South Korea at 4.2%. In the first seven months of this year, Vietnam's fruit and vegetable exports to China grew by 33.1%, to the US by 14.4%, and to South Korea by 9.6%.
Maintaining Quality to Achieve Expected Growth Targets
If durian is the "main engine" driving fruit and vegetable export growth, then product quality is becoming the key to achieving the expected growth targets.
Mr. Dang Phuoc Nguyen pointed out that to achieve the USD 9.5 to 10 billion export target, the most important factor is strict compliance with the regulations of each export market.
Dang Ngoc Diep, Deputy Minister of Vietnam's Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, stated at the August 2026 government regular press conference that the ministry will intensify trade promotion efforts and diversify export markets. This includes continuing to advance market expansion negotiations and increasing the share of potential markets such as India, Australia, and New Zealand; while also increasing export volumes of frozen durian, processed products, and other products that meet market demand.
Based on the export results from the first eight months, Vietnam's 2026 fruit and vegetable export target of USD 9.5 to 10 billion is entirely achievable. If Vietnam can fully leverage the peak season, intensify processing efforts, and consistently maintain strict quality control from cultivation areas to ports, Vietnam's fruit and vegetable sector is expected not only to set a new export record in 2026 but also to lay a solid foundation for more robust development in the years ahead.
